Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 164: Keiko Matsuzaka, collides with the plan
"I said, you kid..."

Looking at Gu Ming who was circling around him, Qi Jingwei felt a headache: "Even if you want to prepare your own work, please don't always pester me!"

"Oh, I'm working on the project. The script and cast are almost ready, and I'm even thinking of asking Mr. Jissoji Akio for help. He said he promised to recommend an actor for me, but I don't know if he's found one yet."

Gu Ming laughed and said, "And you said TBS would arrange actors, but I haven't seen them yet."

"Well, it's already been arranged. Don't say I hid it from you. I just arranged it yesterday."

Qi Jingwei took out his phone and spoke a few words, and the secretary outside the door brought a file over. He handed it to Gu Ming and asked him to take a look.

Gu Ming flipped through the document briefly.

Actress Keiko Matsuzaka originally worked at Daiei. After Daiei went bankrupt, she moved to Shochiku Eiga. She is currently an actor at Shochiku Eiga. She has starred in many TV series produced by TBS. For example, the first few TV series that made her famous were all produced and broadcast by TBS.

——She also had a guest role in the original Seven, in the 31st episode of Seven.

But this time and space did not appear.

After reading it, Gu Ming's first reaction was that this candidate was very suitable.

Because according to Hojo Tsukasa, the character of Raibou Lei was drawn based on Keiko Matsuzaka.

The second reaction was: "Mr. Kashiwagi, this person must be very expensive!"

"That's not something Furuya-kun should worry about, right? We should be the ones worrying about it instead."

Kashii Wei said this, but he also explained: "TBS and Shochiku Films have a cooperative relationship, and this actor has appeared in many works before. In short... just rest assured."

Theoretically speaking, Matsuzaka Keiko has been famous for a long time and her price will not be too low, but in Japan, the price of female artists is not that high. In addition, Matsuzaka Keiko is in a period of transformation and her influence is declining. Now she has a role with many scenes and can be called the heroine, so she is naturally very satisfied.

Keiko Matsuzaka was originally known for her "purity", but this label limited her acting path, so around 1978, Keiko Matsuzaka sought transformation and eventually filmed a rather special film in which she performed in a large-scale role.

Now she has been replaced by the feminine and charming Lai Sheng Lei, a role that fits her career plan very well.

"In that case, I won't have to worry about it."

Having said this, Gu Ming returned the file to Qujing Wei.

The candidate was a good one, and he didn't have to decide on the remuneration, so Gu Ming naturally agreed that it was no problem.

This "Cat's Eye" is equivalent to a joint production between him and TBS. Gu Ming handles the affairs of the agency himself, while other production matters such as artist remuneration are handled by TBS, which saves a lot of trouble.

After the decision was finalized, Gu Mingfang bowed.

So, when Yuan Qiu arrives in Japan, we can prepare to find an auspicious day to start filming "Cat's Eye".

……

……

Gu Ming, who returned home, was obviously in a good mood.

"But the script still needs to be revised."

Gu Ming sat cross-legged in front of the kotatsu, preparing to modify the script slightly. He wanted to make some changes to the three sisters' motives, their way of doing things, etc. according to his previous ideas.

Achieve a certain influence imperceptibly.

After describing it, Gu Ming looked at the paper full of words and felt very satisfied.

"My handwriting has begun to take shape now."

At least it's acceptable, much better than when I first arrived.

When Gu Ming first came, according to Shaqin, his handwriting was almost as good as that of a kindergarten kid.

And still can't win.

Shaqin had not come back yet, so Gu Ming found a comfortable position to lie down and turned on the TV.

TBS doesn’t have any good programs at this time, and after the Ultra Seven screening ended, Wangu also took a break for a while.

He then transferred to TV Asahi.

"Come to think of it, TV Asahi is also a relatively left-leaning TV station in Japan..." Of course, Japan's left-leaning is not the same as the left-leaning in the traditional sense.

But that was all later. At least for now, both factions in Japan still have considerable influence.

Gu Ming watched for a while and suddenly saw a motorcycle on the screen almost rushing out of the screen, so he took a close-up shot.

But it was a rider wearing a helmet, riding at lightning speed, showing all kinds of wonderful motorcycle stunts.

Suddenly, an abnormal creature appeared before my eyes.

"wack!"

Gu Ming was startled, but saw a motorcyclist flying past and doing a lot of random things. The scene was spinning, and finally the monster was eliminated.

On the screen, there are two lines of big words.

Kamen Rider Heroes!

"Coming soon!"

Gu Ming hissed.

What the hell! Kamen Rider is about to start filming, how come he doesn’t know!
"But it's true. It's been over a year since Shotaro Ishinomori came up with the project. It's almost time for Kamen Rider to be filmed!"

Gu Ming scratched his head, thinking that he hadn't had time to find a role yet, and now his plans were disrupted!

Gu Ming originally wanted to call and ask, but after thinking about it, he couldn't find a suitable position.

After the filming of Judo Straight Line was completed, Gu Ming's cooperation with Toei also ended temporarily. It would be inappropriate to suddenly call and ask about such things.

Just as he was thinking, the ringing of the phone interrupted Gu Ming's thoughts. When he picked up the phone, it was Watanabe Ryotoku calling.

Ryosuke Watanabe, head of Toei Television Department.

"Hello? This is Ryosuke Watanabe from Toei TV. Excuse me, is this Furuya-kun's home?"

"Mr. Watanabe? It's me, I'm Akira Furuya."

"That's good... The last time we worked with Judo Straight Line, it was great. Many judo gyms wrote us letters of thanks, saying that a lot of young people wanted to learn judo. That Nijiamoto-kun was really amazing."

Gu Ming could only smile apologetically: "Mr. Watanabe is really polite."

"I'm even more polite. Actually, Toei is planning to produce a special effects film. Furuya-kun is probably an expert in this area, right? Our previous collaboration was so pleasant, how about we discuss further cooperation?"

Gu Ming's heart skipped a beat: "What does this mean?"

"That's right. I plan to invite Furuya-kun's team to perform the killing stunts in this production. Furuya-kun has also acted in several special effects productions, so it would be a perfect match! If we can find the right suit actors, it would be even better."

After a conversation and hanging up the phone, Gu Ming felt happy but also a little headache.

It’s over.

The plans of the three Cat's Eye sisters have begun here, and suddenly they are going to shoot Kamen Rider over there.

Isn’t this a conflict!
"How can I become two people by myself?"

Gu Ming also wants to try to find a role for Kamen Rider Hongo Takeshi.

"In that case, we can only try to change it to Ichimonji Hayato. I wonder if it's Hongo Takeshi or Fujioka Hiromu?"

Gu Ming thought about it.

Maybe, it's really possible.

He was thinking when the phone suddenly rang.

Gu Ming answered the call, and a voice with a heavy nasal tone came from the other end.

"Hello? I'm Onodera..."

(End of this chapter)